Celebrate the magnificent whales of the Santa Barbara Channel during the 3rd Annual Whale of a Celebration, featuring two unique experiences honoring the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area.
Friday, October 23 | Whales, Ales, and Cocktails
6:30 p.m. | Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | $75
Enjoy an evening of ocean-inspired presentations and filmmaking celebrating the third anniversary of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area designation.
Hear from Sean Hastings of NOAA’s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and enjoy the premiere of WHALES in a CHANGING OCEAN, a new film by local wildlife filmmaker Adam Ernster. The documentary explores how changing ocean temperatures, currents and prey availability influence whale behavior and migration patterns.
Sunday, October 25 | Condor Express Whale Watching
10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Condor Express | $150
Take the celebration out onto the water with a four-hour whale-watching excursion aboard the Condor Express. Join local scientists and marine experts to explore the Santa Barbara Channel, observe marine wildlife and learn about the whales that travel through these waters.
Tickets are available separately for each event, or guests can purchase a two-event bundle for $200.